EMAIL: ashford@trelawney.co.uk

 

As you go in through the entrance you enter the covered plants area which houses tender plants and some other goods. It's very attractively laid out, light and airy and big for a covered area.

The main uncovered plants area is smaller than you might think in comparison to the covered sales area. It's well laid out with solid paths.

There are a few slight gradients at this garden centre although they are mostly gentle although the car park is on a significant slope. There are no large plant signs to locate plant groups, not really a problem in a plants area of this size. Trelawney at Ashford stock all the common varieties of plants and do particularly well with larger plants and evergreens. A large choice of pots and planters is also available.

As well as plants the outside area also stocks a surprisingly large choice of greenhouses, sheds, garden building and stoneware.

Prices appear very reasonable at this garden centre with 1kg of miracle Gro at £3.99, Tomorite 1 litre £4.99, roses start at £7.99,

The interior sales area is large and they stock all the gardening tools, pesticides, fertilisers and other gardening necessities. Because the interior space is large they also sell lots of non-gardening goods such as cards, gifts, clothes, barbecues etc. They major on garden furniture and conservatory furniture, a comprehensive Pet Shop (no live pets) and a camping and outdoor shop (open Easter to October only).

While you are shopping remember to look out for the model railway train which runs round a good portion of the sales are. It's high up around the walls so it's easy to spot.

We didn't get a chance to sample the food at the cafe but we did take a look inside it. It's light and airy, attractively designed with wooden table and chairs. There are indoor and outdoor seating areas with the views from the outdoor area being really spectacular.